Commis Chef Apprentice
Employer: The Pear Tree | Woodhouse Eaves - Loughborough
- Level Level 2 Intermediate
- Weekly wage £N/A
- Duration 16 month(s)
- Closing date 07 May 2024
Commis Chef Apprentice
Do you have a genuine passion for excellent food and service? If so, this fantastic opportunity could be the perfect apprenticeship for you. The Pear Tree at Woodhouse Eaves wants to expand its team of chefs and so looking for a Commis Chef Apprentice.
Closing date: 07 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£13,312 a year
Working week
Due to the nature of the business the kitchen operates Wednesday- Sunday. Sunday is a full day with the evening being off, as the restaurant doesn’t open on Sunday evenings. With a split shift Wednesday to Saturday.
Total hours per week: 40 hours a week
Expected duration
16 Months
Possible start date
13 May 2024
Date posted
16 Apr 2024
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Reference number
VAC1000245103
Positions
1 position available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Work with the Chef and other team members to prepare and plate food
- Provide food for special dietary requirements as required, taking into account customer’s preferences
- Assist with stock control when required
- Assist with the delivery of stock and waste management
- Work to the company’s policies and procedures, health and safety policy and food hygiene regulations
- Work using your own initiative
- Work as part of a team
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Commis Chef. Training will take place with the employer and one day a week at Leicester College at the Freemen’s Park Campus.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The natural career progression following the successful completion of this apprenticeship is demi chef de partie and chef de partie. With more years of experience and training, they can become future sous, head or executive chefs.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Punctual
- Dedicated
- Polite, honest and reliable
- Passionate about good food
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade D /3) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade D /3) essential
Things to consider
Due to the nature of the role the apprentice will need to work split shift patterns and please note the location of the employer.
About the employer
The Pear Tree Inn is a contemporary village inn serving modern British and European food and is a family-run business that understands what it means to offer honest hospitality, in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Employer
The Pear Tree Inn
https://www.thepeartreeinn.net
Address
- PEAR TREE INN CHURCH HILL
- WOODHOUSE EAVES
- LOUGHBOROUGH
- LE12 8RT
Contact
Nicky Jones
nijones@leicestercollege.ac.uk
07500916875
Training
Training provider
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Commis chef
Level 2 (GCSE)
Application process
Candidates will apply through the Find an apprenticeship service (opens in a new tab)